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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.32, 1,437.01 and 599.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.32, 1,437.01 and 599.23 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.32 : 1,437.01 = 599.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.32/1,437.01 = 599.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.32x = 1,437.01 × 599.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.32x = 861,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,099.80/1,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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